Weight Loss Clinic Program Prices UK

Weight loss clinic programmes bring medical structure to slimming efforts. Instead of following generic apps, you work with GPs, endocrinologists, dietitians, and mindset coaches who tailor calorie goals, strength plans, and medication to your metabolic profile. UK clinics monitor vitals, run regular blood tests, and give you accountability tools (smart scales, coaching calls, behaviour diaries) so progress is measured and safe.

The journey usually starts with a 60-minute assessment: medical history, fasting bloods, body composition scans, and sometimes hormone or gut microbiome tests. You also discuss the triggers behind weight gain—shift work, menopause, stress eating, or medication side effects—so the programme addresses root causes. Clinics design staged plans covering food quality, sleep hygiene, stress reduction, and in some cases, pharmacotherapy such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, orlistat, or naltrexone/bupropion combinations.

Depending on the provider, you may attend in-person consultations (popular with clinics like Newson Health Weight Balance Clinic) or blend monthly video calls with app-based messaging (favoured by London Medical Weight Management, Second Nature, and newer telehealth services). Programmes typically last 12–24 weeks, followed by a maintenance phase where check-ins taper but support continues.

What to Expect Inside a Medical Weight-Loss Programme

🩺 Clinical screening

An NHS-trained GP or endocrinologist reviews blood pressure, blood sugars, liver enzymes, thyroid function, and medication interactions. They clear you for exercise and identify red flags (e.g. uncontrolled eating disorders) that need specialist support.

🍽️ Dietary coaching

Dietitians provide personalised meal plans, grocery lists, and restaurant guidance aligned to your cultural preferences. You learn to hit protein targets, stay within calorie budgets, and plan balanced snacks for travel or shift work.

🏋️ Movement strategy

Physiotherapists or personal trainers design progressive strength and cardio routines, often delivered via video. Some clinics include supervised gym sessions or wearable trackers to monitor step counts.

🧠 Behaviour change

Health psychologists teach habit stacking, stress management, and relapse prevention. Weekly reflection sheets highlight wins and barriers, while support groups build community.

💊 Medication or devices

If indicated, clinicians prescribe GLP-1 injections (e.g. Wegovy), oral appetite suppressants, or weight-loss devices such as gastric balloons. Medication is always combined with coaching and regular lab monitoring.

How Much Do Weight Loss Clinic Programmes Cost in the UK?

Initial medical assessment: £220 to £320 including blood tests, body composition scan, and written action plan.

12-week coaching programme: £780 to £1 150 with weekly or bi-weekly appointments, app access, and digital resources.

GLP-1 medication plan: £220 to £320 per month for prescriptions, injections, and nurse support (medication supply dependent).

Curious about surgical routes? Compare costs and outcomes in our guides to gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and gastric balloon programmes.

Factors that Influence Weight-Loss Clinic Pricing

👨‍⚕️ Clinical team composition

Programmes that include endocrine consultants, psychologists, and physiotherapists command higher fees than dietitian-only packages.

💊 Medication choice

GLP-1 injections and appetite suppressants add recurring costs. Clinics may require upfront payment for the first month’s medication to guarantee supply.

📱 Tech and monitoring

Smart scales, continuous glucose monitors, or subscription apps are sometimes built into the price. Check whether hardware is loaned or yours to keep.

📅 Programme length

Extended plans with maintenance phases (three, six, or twelve months) cost more but prevent rebound weight gain by tapering support gradually.

How to Save Money on Medical Weight-Loss Programmes

💡 Leverage NHS services first

Ask your GP for referrals to NHS digital weight-loss programmes or Tier 3 clinics. Private programmes can then focus on gaps the NHS cannot cover, reducing total spend.

🤝 Use employer wellbeing budgets

Many companies reimburse weight-management programmes when they’re prescribed by a doctor. Corporate health cash plans often cover dietitian or physiotherapy sessions.

📅 Choose group-based coaching

Group cohorts (6–10 people) cost 20–30% less per session while still delivering accountability. Pair them with occasional one-to-ones for individual hurdles.

FAQs

Conclusion

Medical weight-loss programmes shine when you need structured accountability and expert oversight. Partner with a clinic that tackles your unique triggers, budget for medication and monitoring, and use maintenance phases to cement new habits—for results that last well beyond the programme’s finish line. 😁

	Jane Smith
	Am British, live in London (1985–present)